Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 55mm).
| Spec | 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-270mm | 18-55mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Released | n/a | 2009 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Af motor | PZD | SAM |
| Filter mm | 62 | 55 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.49 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 7 |
| Elements | n/a | 8 |
| Weight g | n/a | 210 |
| Length mm | n/a | 69.0 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.34 |
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to teleph...
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855)
The standard A-mount kit zoom for APS-C, offering a typical 18-55mm range in a very light package. It weighs about 210 g and uses a 55mm filter.
Pros
- Very light at about 210 g
- Close focus of 0.25 m
- SAM autofocus
- Compact kit zoom
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Plastic build
- Soft in corners wide open